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A Country Practice

Season 6 · 88 episodes · Jan 7, 1986

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    Episode 1

    Friends for Life - Part 1

    Jan 7, 1986

    Kelly and Cookie think up a fund-raising idea for the club and decide on a darts competition.

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    Episode 2

    Friends for Life - Part 2

    Jan 8, 1986

    Matron Sloane and Shirley are set to challenge each other at the darts competition.

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    Episode 3

    Illusions - Part 1

    Terence gets a surprise when his son arrives earlier than expected.

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    Episode 4

    Illusions - Part 2

    Simon is worried that Shirley may be getting too involved with other people's problems.

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    Episode 5

    The Luck Of The Game - Part 1

    Terence has the Valley wondering why he's making frequent visits to Burrigan.

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    Episode 6

    The Luck Of The Game - Part 2

    Kelly arranges for a journalist friend from Sydney to visit Wandin Valley to write a review on the club.

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    Episode 7

    The Time Of Your Life - Part 1

    The Matron has hospital staff and friends worried when she becomes forgetful and doesn't turn up for work. Judy tries to arrange a romantic dinner with Ben Green.Terence worries about C.K's attitude.

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    Episode 8

    The Time Of Your Life - Part 2

    Terence takes C.K on a camping trip. Meanwhile, Maggie Sloane has a hard time coming to grips with the changes in her life.

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    Episode 9

    Good Mates - Part 1

    Brendan arranges an evening out with Simon and everyone worries when the pair are late getting back. Kelly is surprised to hear that Judy Loveday believes she and Ben are going out together.

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    Episode 10

    Good Mates - Part 2

    Simon begins to wonder if he'll be missed by the locals when he leaves to join Vicky and the twins. Simon's friends gather to farewell him.

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    Episode 11

    Out Of The Blue - Part 1

    Kelly is shocked when her old boyfriend arrives back on the scene. Frank is suspicious when he sees Shirley with another man and Bob and Cookie invent a mechanical scarecrow.

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    Episode 12

    Out Of The Blue - Part 2

    A young girl's promising future is shattered after further tests prove she has a brain disorder.

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    Episode 13

    The Will To Win - Part 1

    Kelly is assigned to look after the animals when Ben is admitted to hospital with chicken pox.

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    Episode 14

    The Will To Win - Part 2

    Bob and Cookie are desperately trying to gather votes to be elected on the Rotex Committee.

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    Episode 15

    Fighting Back - Part 1

    Tension between Bob and Cookie gets to boiling point when Cookie moves out of Bob's house.

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    Episode 16

    Fighting Back - Part 2

    Kelly is thrilled when she receives an order for 50 litres of home-made ice cream. Cookie is furious when Bob runs into Esme in the taxi and refuses to pay for damages.

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    Episode 17

    Calm Before The Storm - Part 1

    Cookie seems like he's on the verge of having a nervous breakdown.

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    Episode 18

    Calm Before The Storm - Part 2

    Cookie has a horrific car accident and the hospital staff fight to save his life.

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    Episode 19

    Sink Or Swim - Part 1

    Bob thinks of a fund-raising idea to help Cookie with his money problems.

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    Episode 20

    Sink Or Swim - Part 2

    It's Wandin Valley versus Burrigan in the dance competition, with Frank and Shirley desperate to win.

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    Episode 21

    Covering Up - Part 1

    Shirley has a nervous first night on Help Line when the caller is a ten year old boy afraid of being left alone.

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    Episode 22

    Covering Up - Part 2

    Ben and Kelly are a bit worried that their new loo is going to look a bit outrageous.

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    Episode 23

    A Matter Of Conscience - Part 1

    Mr Muldoon tries to blackmail Kelly into a partnership with her ice-cream business.

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    Episode 24

    A Matter Of Conscience - Part 2

    A young man has to make a decision on whether he lets someone he loves, live or die.

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    Episode 25

    Barriers - Part 1

    Kelly writes a light hearted article about the residents of Wandin Valley.

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    Episode 26

    Barriers - Part 2

    Brendan is upset when he hears that Sarah Anderson is leaving the valley to take on a full time teaching position elsewhere.

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    Episode 27

    One For The Road _ Part 1

    Judy is put in an embarrassing situation when she forgets the combination of the hospital safe.

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    Episode 28

    One For The Road - Part 2

    Kelly's negative article on Dr. Wood causes him to resign and leaves Kelly very unpopular amongst the locals.

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    Episode 29

    Track Record - Part 1

    Judy advertises for a new flatmate and finds Mr. Perfect.

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    Episode 30

    Track Record - Part 2

    Cookie relies on Esme's dreams for a winner in the Burrigan Cup.

  31. Episode 31

    Race, Greed And Colour - Part 1

    When a horse trainer is suspended for drugging her race horse, Kelly sets out to prove her innocence.

  32. Episode 32

    Race, Greed And Colour - Part 2

    Kelly is warned by Austin Matthews to stay out of his affairs, or she could end up in serious trouble.

  33. Episode 33

    The Glue Factory - Part 1

    Jo gets a job with Bob Hatfield so she can help Judy save some money for the house she wants to buy.

  34. Episode 34

    The Glue Factory - Part 2

    Kelly uncovers some interesting facts on the boarding house.

  35. Episode 35

    Fighting Chance - Part 1

    Terence is thrilled when he finally finds a doctor to replace Simon.

  36. Episode 36

    Fighting Chance - Part 2

    Jo Loveday makes a decision to stay in Wandin Valley.

  37. Episode 37

    In Love And War - Part 1

    Ben is confused by all the attention he's getting from the single women in the valley.

  38. Episode 38

    In Love And War - Part 2

    Frank shoots a man to protect a mother and her children.

  39. Episode 39

    Duty Bound - Part 1

    Shirley is concerned when Frank refuses to discuss the shooting.

  40. Episode 40

    Duty Bound - Part 2

    Frank is unsure of his future in the force when there is an inquiry into the shooting.

  41. Episode 41

    Black Sheep - Part 1

    Shirley asks Terence for advice when her relationship with Frank worsens.

  42. Episode 42

    Black Sheep - Part 2

    Frank gets a visit from the police psychologist when he admits he needs help.

  43. Episode 43

    Fire - Part 1

    Bob is angry when no-one wants to be a volunteer fire fighter.

  44. Episode 44

    Fire - Part 2

    A fire threatens to sweep through Wandin Valley.

  45. Episode 45

    From The Ashes - Part 1

    Ben and Jo care for the animals that were injured in the fire.

  46. Episode 46

    From The Ashes - Part 2

    The valley regulars put on a Benefit Concert for the fire victims.

  47. Episode 47

    Unsung Lullaby - Part 1

    Shirley and Frank have an unexpected visit form Vicky and the twins.

  48. Episode 48

    Unsung Lullaby - Part 2

    Jealousy raises its ugly head when Jo Loveday vies for Peter Manning's affection. Vicky is put in a terrifying situation when Charlotte is abducted by a distressed young woman.

  49. Episode 49

    The Deep End - Part 1

    Peter Manning's sister tries for the nursing position at the hospital. Alex impresses hospital staff when she performs her first operation. Judy and Daley enter a television dating show.

  50. Episode 50

    The Deep End - Part 2

    Secrecy surrounds Bob and Terrence's entry for the bath-tub derby.

  51. Episode 51

    Play The Game - Part 1

    Judy tries to impress her partner on the Gold Coast but makes a mess of things.

  52. Episode 52

    Play The Game - Part 2

    Judy returns from the Gold Coast with thoughts of travelling overseas.

  53. Episode 53

    Caterpillars And Butterflies - Part 1

    Ben agrees to go to a rock concert with Donna but mysterious things happen along the way.

  54. Episode 54

    Caterpillars And Butterflies - Part 2

    Joe convinces Judy that she should travel and see the world.

  55. Episode 55

    Listen To The Children - Part 1

    Shirley organises a petition against the impending army base in Wandin Valley.

  56. Episode 56

    Listen To The Children - Part 2

    The Prime Minister makes a special appearance at a rock concert to show his support to the kids of Burrigan High on their stand against nuclear bases in the valley.

  57. Episode 57

    Ghosts - Part 1

    Jo feels that Frank is becoming over protective when he questions her every move.

  58. Episode 58

    Ghosts - Part 2

    Alex gets scared when her furniture appears to move and she hears strange noises in the house.

  59. Episode 59

    Let The Sun Shine In - Part 1

    Jo Loveday gets her wires crossed and tells everyone that Shirley is pregnant. Terence goes on a fishing weekend and finds an abused little girl who lives in the bush.

  60. Episode 60

    Let The Sun Shine In - Part 2

    Friends caution Terence on his involvement with Bethany and suggest she should be placed in an institution rather than under his care.

  61. Episode 61

    Let The Sun Shine In - Part 3

    Terence sees C.K. while in Sydney with Bethany, but the relationship becomes very strained.

  62. Episode 62

    Let The Sun Shine In - Part 4

    Alex agrees to have a house warming party under the proviso that Donna organises it.

  63. Episode 63

    Let The Sun Shine In - Part 5

    Terrence is in the firing line when town gossip questions his motives toward Bethany.

  64. Episode 64

    Let The Sun Shine In - Part 6

    Terence comes to terms with losing Bethany by turning to liquor.

  65. Episode 65

    Past Imperfect - Part 1

    Donna sets out to save the town hall when she hears that the council is going to build a shopping centre.

  66. Episode 66

    Past Imperfect - Part 2

    Alex puts her medical opinions aside when an old man explains why he should be left alone with his suffering.

  67. Episode 67

    Day After Day - Part 1

    Jo Loveday interviews the patients in the Muldoon Wing for a school movie project.

  68. Episode 68

    Day After Day - Part 2

    Peter gets quite a surprise when Alex takes him on a date. Donna conspires with the Muldoon patients to keep a secret from Matron Sloan.

  69. Episode 69

    Trouble Spots - Part 1

    Alex Fraser embarrasses Peter when she uses him as a medical guinea pig for nurses' training.

  70. Episode 70

    Trouble Spots - Part 2

    A young boy who feels he's an outcast from his school mates tries to kill himself.

  71. Episode 71

    It Ain't Catching, Is It? - Part 1

    A shy man with facial deformities is admitted to hospital for observation.

  72. Episode 72

    It Ain't Catching, Is It? - Part 2

    Terrence worries that Alex is forgetting one of his patients feelings when she asks to do further studies on his condition.

  73. Episode 73

    Price You Pay - Part 1

    Shirley refuses to move back home and accepts an offer to live with Matron Sloan.

  74. Episode 74

    Price You Pay - Part 2

    Practical realities of using a surrogate mother cause nightmares for the people involved.

  75. Episode 75

    A Question Of Attitude - Part 1

    Terence is lost for words when his ex-wife and son arrive at the clinic without warning.

  76. Episode 76

    A Question Of Attitude - Part 2

    Oct 15, 1987

    C.K. tries devious means to bring Terence and Rowena together.

  77. Episode 77

    The Things You Learn - Part 1

    When Rowena declares she is broke C.K. decides to quit school and join the workforce.

  78. Episode 78

    The Things You Learn - Part 2

    Terence causes an argument with Rowena when he blames her for C.K. wanting to leave school.

  79. Episode 79

    Playing House - Part 1

    Alex worries about a young couple's ability to cope with parenthood.

  80. Episode 80

    Playing House - Part 2

    The strain of nursing a new born baby takes its toll on a young mother.

  81. Episode 81

    Early Stages - Part 1

    Esme is excited at the prospect of meeting an old friend when she suspects he's going to propose marriage.

  82. Episode 82

    Early Stages - Part 2

    The Wandin Valley residents put on a hilarious performance of "Midsummers Night Dream" as you've never seen them before.

  83. Episode 83

    Growing Pains - Part 1

    A woman who lives for her daughter's success pays the price when she is admitted to hospital suffering from exhaustion and malnutrition.

  84. Episode 84

    Growing Pains - Part 2

    Donna and Ben's curiosity gets the better of them when a mysterious parcel arrives for Peter.

  85. Episode 85

    Out Of Proportion - Part 1

    A student teacher, conscious of her size, becomes the recipient of some cruel jokes by Peter Manning's pupils.

  86. Episode 86

    Out Of Proportion - Part 2

    Burrigan High prepare for a school debate against their arch rivals at Foxwood.

  87. Episode 87

    Hidden Extras - Part 1

    Dec 30, 1986

    A young married couple move into a house on a new estate and Bob becomes very ill after doing some work at their house.

  88. Episode 88

    Hidden Extras - Part 2

    Dec 31, 1986

    There is tension between Alex and Matron Sloan as they try to work out Bob's illness with Terence away.